Social Work Degree

The social work program at Indiana University – East prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Indiana University – East (IUE)

4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN

Indiana University - East is a public institution located in Richmond, IN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Indiana University - East has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IUE offers:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Social Work
• General Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. The most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam, or 1210 to 1490 on the SAT. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Indiana University - East, with 58 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at iue.edu.

Tuition & fees at IUE are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $6,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Students attending IUE may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IUE is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Indiana University - East website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IUE has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $61990

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $35970

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $44180

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $38830

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).